Shawn Porter reflects on his legacy in an intimate interview with Pepe Sulaimán

The World Boxing Council is proud to present a retrospective of the interview conducted by Pepe Sulaimán with two-time world champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter. Originally recorded in late 2022, this 38-minute conversation offers a profound and personal look at one of the most respected warriors of the welter division, capturing the exact moment of his transition from the ring to public life.

In an honest and spiritual dialogue, Porter breaks the myth of sporting glory by bluntly stating that “boxing is not fun.” For Shawn, the sport was a discipline of survival and a path of faith that began at the age of four under the tutelage of his father, Kenny Porter.

Looking toward the future Since the recording of this interview, Porter has consolidated his position as one of the most brilliant analysts on television and has championed his platform, AB Champs, dedicated to supporting amateur boxing. Shawn concludes with a powerful metaphor: “Boxing gives you a head start in life that you don’t get anywhere else; it’s like graduating from Harvard.”

The full video, which is part of the WBC’s historical archive of interviews conducted by Pepe Sulaimán, is available on the organization’s official YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd7aMGPFIRs